Webroot Review: Antivirus Software Review

Overview

Were you aware that computer spyware can do more than just simply track your movements online? Indeed, malware (a generic term for all types of computer threats) can do everything from changing computer settings to slowing system performance to a crawl. It is even possible that someone could be using these online baddies to monitor you or steal your personal information. Fortunately, WebRoot offers some of the strongest defenses available anywhere. It actually blocks harmful websites and all types of malware like viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, rootkits, and more.

Features & Highlights

WebRoot SecureAnywhere is not only one of the fastest anti-virus programs on the market it is also one of the most complete. There is, after all, a reason that it is a PC Mag.com 12-time winner. This software will not only be useful for your PC (or Mac), but also for your mobile. It is easy to use and download with a full installation and system scan taking only a few minutes. It runs unobtrusively in the background while the virus and threat definition database is updated in real-time using cloud based scanning technology. They also have an Identity Shield feature which helps protect all your private information while online, making it safer to shop or bank over the internet. The mobile security also helps to reduce exposure to cyber criminals by including a lost device locator, SIM card lock, and even secure web browsing.

Additional upgraded packages add even more to this list of already strong features and tools. For example, there are even more added password protection tools like data encryption which makes it virtually impossible to hack. They have been tested by AV-Test, an independent organization, and found to be fully compatible Windows 8.

Internet Security Suite

WebRoot also produces an online security product called Internet Security Plus. This also is able to guard you against all of the latest viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, rootkits, and other forms of malware. It even includes the ability to scan both incoming and outgoing email for threats. Any files downloaded will be examined before the process is even started, saving the potential consequences to your hard drive. Your passwords and other personal information is stored in a secure location and the information is also encrypted. The scans are done very fast and users do not suffer through any reboots.

Pricing Concerns

When thinking about price it usually comes down to whether or not you are looking for the cheapest or best price…or whether you are looking for the best value. Those looking for the best price just simply want something that is cheap. Of course, in this case, it is obvious that you will usually get exactly what you pay for. On the other hand, value conscious consumers search for a fair deal that is based on receiving a lot of features and tools at a reasonable price point. This is certainly the situation here with WebRoot.

Customer Support

The support offered through the WebRoot site is very comprehensive. In short, if you have an inquiry, there are multiple ways in which is can be handled. For starters, there is a very interactive frequently asked question or knowledge base section. They even have the help page broken down into topics such as installation, keycode, and troubleshooting help. There are also user guides and documentation. And, of course, the company supports you via email and live telephone options.

Ease Of Use

Unlike many of their competitors it looks as if WebRoot actually spent some time and designed their anti-virus program interfaces intelligently. For starters, all of the links and buttons are well positioned for consistent and easy navigation. Instructions for using the software are also very clear. There really is not anyway that someone could run into trouble this, especially considering all the easy help resources and documentation. Most of the time this runs automatically anyway, so there is no need to do anything.

Bottom Line

WebRoot is not a PCMag.com 12-time winner in the anti-virus category for no reason. All of the programs are very easy to use and yet come full of features and a lot of power.

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